CAF Mk.5 Standard Sleeper 15316 Caledonian Sleeper Coach Type_Park Royals gaining these during the mid-2000s

gaining these during the mid-2000s

with four uniquely numbered 20’ Containers

faster class of locomotive was needed

However with the fleet only recently refurbished at Doncaster Works and Railfreight Distribution looking to standardise on Class 37 and 47 motive power there was no hurry to repaint them in its new image

CAF Mk.5 Standard Sleeper 15316 Caledonian Sleeper Coach Type_Park Royals gaining these during the mid-2000sThe Mk. 5 coaches used on the Caledonian Sleeper are a fleet of 75 modern locomotive hauled carriages built by Spanish manufacturer CAF specifically for the overnight sleeper service between London Euston and Scottish destinations such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William. They entered service in 2019, replacing older Mark 2 and Mark 3 stock.